Description

The PVC Bougie Straight Taper is an essential tool for healthcare professionals, specifically designed to facilitate endotracheal and tracheostomy tube placement during challenging intubations. Its primary function is to serve as a reliable guide when direct visualization of the vocal cords is difficult, enhancing the safety and efficiency of airway management.

Key Features

• Material and Design: Crafted from pliable, latex-free PVC, this bougie is both straight and semirigid, intended for single-use to maintain sterility and prevent cross-contamination.
• Tip Design: The device features an atraumatic tip, available in straight or angled (coudé) configurations, minimizing the risk of airway trauma during insertion.
• Surface and Visibility: A low-friction outer surface ensures smooth advancement of tracheal tubes, while its high-visibility color aids usage in low-light conditions.
• Markings: Clear graduated or circumferential depth markers provide precise indication of tip position, enhancing accuracy during insertion.

Size Variations

Available in various sizes to accommodate both adult and pediatric patients:

• Adult Sizes: 15F (5 mm diameter) with lengths ranging from 600 to 800 mm.
• Pediatric Sizes: Options include 5ch x 470 mm, 10ch x 600 mm, 15ch x 600 mm, 10ch x 800 mm, and 15ch x 800 mm.

Packaging and Sterility

Each bougie is supplied in sterile packaging, with ten units per box, ensuring readiness for immediate use in clinical settings.

Usage Instructions

The bougie is inserted into the trachea, providing tactile feedback through "clicks" over tracheal rings or "hold up" at the carina to confirm correct placement. The endotracheal tube is then advanced over the bougie, which is subsequently removed after successful placement. Techniques such as rotating or twirling the bougie can be employed to overcome any resistance encountered.

Handling and Storage

Proper handling involves storing the bougie straight in its packaging to preserve its shape, and it is intended for use by trained operators in airway management.

Potential Complications

While highly effective, potential complications include airway trauma, tracheal or bronchial perforation, and esophageal perforation. Adherence to proper technique and single-use guidelines mitigates these risks, ensuring optimal outcomes in emergency and routine airway management scenarios.